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COMSPHERE
6700 SERIES

NETWORK MANAGEMENT

SYSTEM
NETWORK CONFIGURATION GUIDE
Document No. 6700-A2-GB22-10

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  • Page 1: Network Management

    COMSPHERE 6700 SERIES NETWORK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM NETWORK CONFIGURATION GUIDE Document No. 6700-A2-GB22-10...
  • Page 2 Further, Paradyne Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of Paradyne Corporation to notify any person of such revision or changes.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Preface Related Documents Ordering Information Overview What is the Network Configuration Feature? Preparing for Network Configuration Accessing the Network Configuration Feature Main Menu Options Workstation Settings Designating NMS Server Names and IP Addresses Adding Names and IP Addresses Modifying or Deleting Names and IP Addresses Choosing the Active Server Entering Administrative Data...
  • Page 4 SNMP Settings Configuring SNMP Community Names Uses ........Configuring Authorized SNMP Managers Adding Authorized Manager Information Modifying or Deleting Authorized Manager...
  • Page 5 Overview Network Configuration Main Menu Network Configuration Main Menu Options Workstation Settings NMS Server Dialog Box Active Server Dialog Box Station Administration Dialog Box Configuration Files and Interfaces Custom Window Add Interface Window Interface Name Dialog Box Delete Interface Dialog Box Auto Connect Interfaces Dialog Box SNMP Settings Community Names Dialog Box...
  • Page 6 SNMP Settings Community Names Dialog Box Fields Authorized Managers Dialog Box Fields Custom Nework Interface Settings Custom Window Fields Hardware Dialog Box Fields Port Settings Dialog Box Fields Modem Settings Dialog Box Fields Dial Settings Dialog Box Fields Issue 2 December 1996 .

  • Page 7: Related Documents

    This guide describes how to use the COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network Management System (NMS) Network Configuration Guide. This manual assumes you have a basic understanding of LAN, networks and their adapters, modems and their operation, are knowledgeable about data communications, and are familiar with Windows terminology and conventions.
  • Page 8 Preface 3910-A2-GN32 COMSPHERE 3900 Series Modems, Models 3910 and 3911, Point-to-Point/Multipoint, Installation and Operation Manual COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network 6700-A2-GB20 Management System SNMP Proxy Agent Feature User’s Guide COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network 6700-A2-GB41 Management System Security Manager Feature Supplement COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network 6700-A2-GY31 Management System User’s Guide...

  • Page 9: What Is The Network Configuration Feature

    What is the Network Configuration Feature? The Network Configuration feature allows you to customize your COMSPHERE 6700 Series NMS base software, client, and/or SNMP Proxy Agent features. Preparing for Network Configuration Before network configuration, you need some system and network information.
  • Page 10 Overview Network Configuration Information General Where to install the software (c:\pcnms): Location of network drivers (c:\pcnms): Software Serial Number (1493018): Software Key Number (dkjslmo): Network Interface Name (Ethernet0): Network Interface Type (Ethernet): Workstation Internet Address of Workstation (192.0.2.2): Unique Node Name (Largo Bld. J): NMS Server(s) IP Address (192.0.2.1): LAN/Hardware Interface Adapter Vendor Name (Western Digital):...

  • Page 11: Accessing The Network Configuration Feature

    Overview Accessing the Network Configuration Feature To access the Network Configuration feature, access the Windows Program Manager and choose the icon shown below from the COMSPHERE 6700 Program Group. The Network Configuration Main Menu appears, as shown in Figure 1-1. Figure 1-1.

  • Page 12: Main Menu Options

    Overview Main Menu Options Figure 1-2 shows the menu options available from the Main Menu. Figure 1-2. Network Configuration Main Menu Options Use the procedures in the following chapters to customize your configuration using these menu options. Issue 2 December 1996...
  • Page 13 This chapter provides procedures for configuring a workstation’s server-related settings. Issue 2 December 1996...

  • Page 14: Workstation Settings

    Workstation Settings Designating NMS Server Names and IP Addresses For each NMS multiuser client, you must designate a server, and each NMS server must have a name and Internet Protocol (IP) address. Adding Names and IP Addresses Use NMS Servers... to build a database of NMS server names and IP addresses.

  • Page 15: Modifying Or Deleting Names And Ip Addresses

    Workstation Settings 6. Repeat Steps 3–5 for each IP address you need to add. 7. Choose Close from the Control menu to return to the Main Menu. Modifying or Deleting Names and IP Addresses Use NMS Servers... to maintain the NMS server name and IP address database.

  • Page 16: Choosing The Active Server

    Workstation Settings Choosing the Active Server Use Active Server... to choose the active server for the NMS client. After you choose an active server with this command, the NMS client uses the IP address you set up using NMS Servers... to communicate with that server. Procedure 1.

  • Page 17: Entering Administrative Data

    Workstation Settings Entering Administrative Data Use Administration to enter information about who to contact should the workstation require human interaction. Procedure 1. Select Workstation from the Main Menu. 2. Choose Administration. The Station Administration dialog box appears, as shown in Figure 2-3. Figure 2-3.
  • Page 18 This chapter provides procedures for configuration file and interface manipulation. Issue 2 December 1996...

  • Page 19: Configuration Files And Interfaces

    Configuration Files and Interfaces Configuration Files Use the File menu on the Custom window menu bar to save and exit a configuration file. To access the Custom window (shown in Figure 3-1), choose Settings... from the Network menu. Figure 3-1. Custom Window Saving a Configuration File To save a configuration file, choose Save from the File menu on the Custom window menu bar.

  • Page 20: Interfaces

    Configuration Files and Interfaces Interfaces Use the Interface menu on the Custom window to add, duplicate, or delete an interface. You must configure at least one interface. Adding an Interface Use Add on the Custom window’s Interface menu to add an interface to a configuration file.

  • Page 21: Duplicating An Interface

    Configuration Files and Interfaces Duplicating an Interface Use Duplicate on the Custom window’s Interface menu to create copies of an interface that differ only slightly. For example, use Duplicate for the same IP, subnet, and port where each interface has its own telephone number. Procedure 1.

  • Page 22: Deleting An Interface

    Configuration Files and Interfaces Deleting an Interface Use Delete on the Custom window’s Interface menu to delete an interface. Procedure 1. Choose Settings from the Network menu. The Custom window appears, as shown in Figure 3-1. 2. Select the interface from the bottom of the Custom window.

  • Page 23: Automatically Connecting Interfaces

    Configuration Files and Interfaces Automatically Connecting Interfaces Use Interface on the Network Configuration main menu to set up serial interfaces to automatically connect at system startup. Also use this command to remove interfaces from the automatic connection list. NOTE: You must configure the devices and the COMSPHERE 6700 Series NMS interfaces before you can use this procedure to automatically connect those interfaces.
  • Page 24 Configuration Files and Interfaces This dialog box shows all available interfaces not set up for automatic connection in the left list box, and all interfaces previously set up for automatic connection in the right list box. To add an interface to the auto connect list, highlight the desired interface in the Available Interfaces list box, then select Add.
  • Page 25 This chapter provides procedures for SNMP-specific settings. Issue 2 December 1996...

  • Page 26: Snmp Settings

    SNMP Settings Configuring SNMP Community Names Use Community Names... on the SNMP menu to configure SNMP community names for use by the COMSPHERE 6700 Series SNMP Proxy Agent. Uses The SNMP Proxy Agent uses these names to: Determine which SNMP messages to process Determine how to identify itself when issuing SNMP Trap messages to an SNMP Manager Provide a limited security function, when used in...

  • Page 27: Community Names Dialog Box

    SNMP Settings Procedure 1. Choose Community Names... from the SNMP menu. The Community Names dialog box appears, as shown in Figure 4-1. Figure 4-1. Community Names Dialog Box 2. Make the required entries. Table 4-1 describes the fields in the Community Names dialog box. Issue 2 December 1996...

  • Page 28: Community Names Dialog Box Fields

    SNMP Settings Table 4-1. Community Names Dialog Box Fields Character Field Length NMS Read 0–32 Community NMS Write 0–32 Community Base Read 0–16 Base Write 0–16 3. Choose OK. The Main Menu appears. Issue 2 December 1996 Default Description public Name for issuing ‘‘Read”...

  • Page 29: Configuring Authorized Snmp Managers

    SNMP Settings Configuring Authorized SNMP Managers Use Authorized Managers... in conjunction with Community Names... to determine which SNMP messages to process. Adding Authorized Manager Information Procedure 1. Choose Authorized Managers... from the SNMP menu. The Authorized Managers dialog box appears, as shown in Figure 4-2.

  • Page 30: Authorized Managers Dialog Box Fields

    SNMP Settings 2. Make the required entries. Table 4-2 describes the fields on the Authorized Managers dialog box. Table 4-2. Authorized Managers Dialog Box Fields Character Field Length Name 1–15 IP Address – MIB Access – Enable TRAPS – Location 0–40 Contact 1 0–40...

  • Page 31: Modifying Or Deleting Authorized Manager Information

    SNMP Settings Modifying or Deleting Authorized Manager Information Procedure 1. Choose Authorized Managers... from the SNMP menu. The Authorized Managers dialog box appears, as shown in Figure 4-2. 2. Choose the name of the authorized manager you wish to modify or delete in the Authorized Managers list box.
  • Page 32 This chapter provides procedures for required interface-specific settings. Refer to the NEWT TCP/IP for Windows Installation and User’s Guide for details about other configuration options. Issue 2 December 1996...

  • Page 33: Custom Network Interface Settings

    Custom Network Interface Settings Viewing Network Settings Use Settings... on the Network menu to view or customize your communications environment. Choosing Settings... accesses the Custom window, shown in Figure 5-1. Figure 5-1. Custom Window Table 5-1 describes the fields on the Custom window. Table 5-1.

  • Page 34: Configuring Lan Hardware Parameters

    Custom Network Interface Settings Table 5-1. Custom Window Fields (2 of 2) Domain Configuring LAN Hardware Parameters Use Hardware... to select and configure the following hardware-related parameters for Ethernet, Token Ring, or FDDI networks: Vendor Board Type Procedure 1. Choose Settings... from the Network menu. The Custom window appears, as shown in Figure 5-1.

  • Page 35: Hardware Dialog Box

    Custom Network Interface Settings Figure 5-2. Hardware Dialog Box 4. Use the drop-down list boxes to select and configure the hardware parameters as needed. Table 5-2 describes the fields in the Hardware dialog box. 5. Choose OK. Table 5-2. Hardware Dialog Box Fields Field Vendor Board Type...

  • Page 36: Selecting The Ip Address Of A Workstation

    Custom Network Interface Settings Selecting the IP Address of a Workstation Use IP Address... to select the Internet Protocol (home) address of a workstation. Procedure 1. Choose Settings... from the Network menu. The Custom window appears, as shown in Figure 5-1. 2.

  • Page 37: Setting The Number Of Subnet Mask Bits

    Custom Network Interface Settings Setting the Number of Subnet Mask Bits Use Subnet Mask... to specify the number of subnet mask bits. These bits are used to partition IP addresses into a network and host portion, if needed. Procedure 1. Choose Settings... from the Network menu. The Custom window appears, as shown in Figure 5-1.

  • Page 38: Choosing Port Settings

    Custom Network Interface Settings Choosing Port Settings Use Port... to specify communications port settings for SLIP, CSLIP, or PPP interfaces. CAUTION: Perform changes to port settings other than baud rate and connector settings with caution. Hardware flow control is the default setting due to binary communication requirements.

  • Page 39: Port Settings Dialog Box Fields

    Custom Network Interface Settings NOTE: SLIP, CSLIP, and PPP are 8 bit protocols and must have the following settings: 8 Data Bits, 1 Stop Bit, and None Parity. 4. Change the port settings, as needed. 5. Choose OK. Table 5-3. Port Settings Dialog Box Fields Field Description Baud Rate...

  • Page 40: Choosing Modem Settings

    Custom Network Interface Settings Choosing Modem Settings Use Modem... to specify modem interaction commands and modes for SLIP interfaces. Procedure 1. Choose Settings... from the Network menu. The Custom window appears, as shown in Figure 5-1. 2. Choose Setup from the Custom window menu bar. 3.

  • Page 41: Modem Settings Dialog Box Fields

    Custom Network Interface Settings NOTE: If your modem requires special settings, refer to Table 5-4 and the manual provided by your modem vendor. 5. Choose OK. Table 5-4. Modem Settings Dialog Box Fields Field Description Dial Dial commands (prefix and suffix). Hangup Hangup commands (prefix and suffix).

  • Page 42: Specifying Dial Settings

    Custom Network Interface Settings Specifying Dial Settings Use Dial... to specify dial parameters for SLIP interfaces. Procedure 1. Choose Settings... from the Network menu. The Custom window appears, as shown in Figure 5-1. 2. Choose Setup from the Custom window menu bar. 3.

  • Page 43: Designating The Default Gateway

    Custom Network Interface Settings Table 5-5. Dial Settings Dialog Box Fields Field Dial Timeout If Not Connected In Redial After Timing Out Redial After Carrier Is Lost Signal When Connected Open Log When Connecting Designating the Default Gateway Use Default Gateway... to specify which gateway (router) should receive communication destined for addresses in an unknown subnet.
  • Page 44 address mask A bit mask used to select bits from an IP address for subnet addressing. The mask is 32 bits long and selects the network portion of the IP address and one or more bits of the local portion. agent A software program housed within a managed network device, such as a host, gateway, or terminal server.
  • Page 45 Glossary backup Backup is the process of preserving copies of files on a different drive, directory or media to protect against the destruction or loss of the original files in the event of hardware or system failure. baud A unit of signaling speed that is equal to the number of symbols per second.
  • Page 46 Glossary daemon An agent program that runs continuously on a server system in a UNIX environment and provides resources to client systems on the network. dial-up A temporary, as opposed to dedicated, connection between machines established over a standard phone line. Dynamic Link Library contrasts Terminate and Stay Resident (TSR).
  • Page 47 Glossary driver A software module that controls an input/output port or external device such as a keyboard or a monitor. TCP/IP uses a driver to control the network interface cards. Data Service Unit. A device that replaces a modem on a digital data service line.
  • Page 48 Glossary file access File access allows users to work with a remote file as if the file is local. File Transfer Protocol. A protocol that allows a user on one host to access, and transfer files to and from, another host over a network.
  • Page 49 Glossary host Any end-user computer system that connects to a network. Hosts range in size from personal computers to supercomputers. host table An ASCII text file where each line is an entry consisting of one numeric address and one or more names associated with that address.
  • Page 50 Glossary Internet Protocol. The TCP/IP standard protocol that defines the IP as a unit of information passed across an Internet and provides the basis for packet delivery service. IP includes the ICMP control and error message protocol as an integral part. The entire protocol suite is often referred to as TCP/IP because TCP and IP are the two most fundamental protocols.
  • Page 51 Glossary manager A software program housed within a network management station. The manager has the ability to query agents, receive agent responses, and set specific variables using various SNMP commands. Management Information Base. The set of variables a gateway running SNMP maintains. Standard, minimal MIBs have been defined, and vendors often have private enterprise MIBs.
  • Page 52 Glossary NEWT NEWT is a TCP/IP communication stack for Microsoft Windows. NEWT provides users a degree of network access previously only available to workstation and mainframe users. Network File System. A protocol developed by SUN Microsystems that uses IP to allow a set of computers to access each other’s file systems as if they were local.
  • Page 53 Files, devices, and users not attached to your local machine. remote host The computer receiving the network command. remote printer IN LPR/LPD, a printer with a special network card, or a PC or workstation. router A router has two or more network interfaces to different networks.
  • Page 54 Glossary script A sequence of ASCII text lines stored in a file. You can create a script to automate various tasks. server A computer that provides services to a network. SLIP Serial Link Internet Protocol. Protocol for serial operation in an Internet network.
  • Page 55 Glossary subnet A portion of a network, which may be a physically independent network segment, that shares a network address with other portions of the network and is distinguished by a subnet number. A subnet is to a network what a network is to an internet. subnet address The subnet portion of an IP address.
  • Page 56 Glossary token ring A type of ring-shaped network that supports high-speed communications between computers. user id A unique number, created by your system, associated with each user name on a server system. user name A character string, usually assigned by the system administrator that identifies a user on the system.
  • Page 57 active server, 2-4 administrative data, 2-5 authorized managers adding, 4-5 deleting, 4-7 modifying, 4-7 community names, 4-2 uses, 4-2 hardware parameters, LAN, 5-3 installation, preparation, 1-1 interfaces adding, 3-3 automatically connecting, 3-6 deleting, 3-5 duplicating, 3-4 IP addresses, 2-2, 5-5 menu options, 1-4 Network Configuration feature access procedure, 1-3...

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